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8-3-10
Golfers tee up to raise $7,400 for Fruit Valley Neighborhood
Area golf enthusiasts gathered recently for the 7th Annual Fruit Valley Charity Open Golf Tournament at Lewis River Golf course. The event raised $7,400 to benefit the Fruit Valley Foundation.
6-23-10
Time for Big, Wild, Fun at the Clark County Fair!
Don’t miss out on the monster trucks, milkshakes, and midway fun at the Clark County Fair! Purchase tickets at your neighborhood Columbia Credit Union branch.
6-9-10
Books & Basics Luncheon raises $100,000 for local students
The Vancouver Schools Foundation Books and Basics Annual Luncheon raised $100,000 to support the basic needs of students. Each spring, this luncheon showcases Foundation achievements and hosts loyal supporters. Columbia is pleased to be a sponsor of this event where 100 percent of proceeds directly benefit students.
6-9-10
“Vive La France” event raises nearly $60,000!
Community spirit was à la mode at Columbia River Mental Health Services’ (CRMHS) recent “Vive La France” event that raised nearly $60,000. Proceeds from the dinner, auction and raffle will be used to provide behavioral mental health services to our community.
5-20-10
Columbia honored for literacy project
On May 11, the Rotary Clubs of Clark County and Vancouver held a ceremony in honor of Columbia Credit Union for its contribution to Clark County literacy and the Dictionary Project.
5-19-10
Loaves & Fishes luncheon nets $130,000
Loaves & Fishes raised $130,000 at their annual Clark County luncheon to benefit area senior citizens. Columbia was pleased to be a sponsor of this event to support Loaves & Fishes in their mission to ensure that no senior goes hungry or experiences social isolation.
5-18-10
Walk raises $50,000 for four-legged friends!
With over 1,000 people and 500 dogs in attendance on a bright spring morning, the Humane Society for Southwest Washington’s annual Walk for the Animals raised more than $50,000 to benefit animals in need. Animal lovers from Columbia’s staff formed their own “pack” to raise almost $1,000!
5-18-10
Shred Day tears up nearly one and a half tons!
Nearly 3,000 pounds of personal information was shredded at the recent Shred Day event in Hazel Dell. Stockford Village sponsored the event and Columbia Hazel Dell Vice President Branch Manager, Pam Carey coordinated the details.
5-6-10
Children's Center luncheon raises $54,000
Friends of the Children’s Center raised $54,000 at their annual luncheon to benefit Children’s Center mental health programs. As a sponsor of this event, Columbia supports the Children’s Center’s efforts to provide mental healthcare service to children, youth and their families throughout Clark County.
5-3-10
Columbia adopts home to help homeless
Columbia has adopted a transitional home to benefit Second Step Housing, an organization dedicated to providing safe, affordable housing for at-risk women and families. Columbia's adoption will provide financial support to those struggling to overcome homelessness and reintegrate into society and includes funding to cover essential needs of the home including new beds, linens and carpeting.
4-23-10
Ten Grands piano concert raises $240,000!
The annual Ten Grands piano concert raised $240,000 to benefit the Snowman Foundation. Columbia is proud to be a sponsor of this event that helps fund scholarships and music lessons for disadvantaged youth in Oregon and Southwest Washington and purchase instruments for schools and organizations in need.
3-8-10
Ten Grands benefit piano concert
Enjoy a concert of ten pianists playing a variety of classical and modern pieces on ten grand pianos! Columbia is once again a sponsor of this annual event to benefit the Snowman Foundation.
3-8-10
Columbia supports wild fish and their habitat
Columbia is proud to support the Clark-Skamania Flyfishers (CSF) Annual Banquet and Auction to benefit wild fish and their habitat in Southwest Washington. Enjoy a fun evening of dinner, auction, and prizes on March 27, 2010 at the Heathman Lodge.
1-12-10
Library Dinner and Auction raises $94,000
The Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation’s 2009 Authors & Illustrators Dinner and Silent Auction raised more than $94,000 to benefit local libraries. As the presenting sponsor, Columbia is proud to support the Foundation’s efforts to provide books, programs and library services to our community.
1-6-10
Columbia food drive nets nearly two tons of food!
Thanks to the generosity of Columbia members and staff, the shelves are a whole lot fuller at the Clark County Food Bank (CCFB). A total of 3,851 pounds were collected in Columbia branches and administrative offices throughout December to benefit the needy throughout Clark County.
11-19-09
Food drive: Fight hunger in Clark County, donate at any branch
Columbia Credit Union and the Clark County Food Bank (CCFB) have teamed up to host a food drive to benefit local food banks this holiday season. Stop by any branch and place your donation in the designated collection barrels throughout the month of December.
11-10-09
Area credit unions raise $43,000 for pediatric program
Area credit unions banded together to raise $43,000 at the Credit Unions for Kids "Wine on the Willamette" fundraiser. Sponsored in part by Columbia Credit Union, the funds will be used to support the Credit Unions for Kids pediatric neurosciences program at Doernbecher Children's Hospital.
10-28-09
Defined by our giving
Columbia has once again joined with the Clark County Rotary to support the annual Dictionary Donation Project. More than 5,000 dictionaries, complete with book plates and book marks, are being distributed to third graders in all Clark County school districts.
6-30-09
YWCA "Care to Play" event raises $95,874!
With help from Columbia's sponsorship and staff involvement, the YWCA "Care to Play" event raised $95,874 to benefit homeless and low-income preschoolers in the Y's Care program.
6-10-09
Pop, crack and boom for local businesses
If your 4th of July plans include fireworks, be sure to stop by the Battle Ground Chamber's stand to purchase yours. The stand will be located on land owned by Columbia Credit Union on west Main Street in downtown Battle Ground.
6-5-09
Hats raise for affordable housing
Columbia is proud to support ACE in its efforts to provide safe, beautiful and green affordable housing for families, seniors and those with special needs.
5-28-09
Credit Unions For Kids Auction raises $157,000!
The 2009 Oregon and Washington Credit Unions for Kids Wine Auction raised $157,000, surpassing their goal of $150,000.
5-27-09
Columbia supports healthcare education
Columbia Credit Union is supporting Clark College's development of a new healthcare core curriculum with a $10,000 donation.
4-27-09
ReStore offers recycled building materials
If you're in the market for building materials, the perfect store is opening for you!
Come out to the ReStore Grand Opening, May 2 at 8:15 a.m. Columbia staff from the Fourth Plain branch will assist with opening activities featuring live music, prize drawings, fun for kids, and information about other community organizations.
4-13-09
Share-A-Bowl feeds summer programs
Join Columbia and others in the community at the eighth annual Share-A-Bowl Fundraising Dinner at 4 p.m. April 26 at Skyview High School. Enjoy gourmet soup and live blues music.
4-13-09
Loaves & Fishes offers meals and more to elderly
Columbia Credit Union is proud to support Loaves & Fishes in their mission to ensure that no senior will go hungry or experience social isolation.
4-10-09
Opening the door to home ownership
Columbia Credit Union supports the CHRC, a local non-profit organization that assists families going through the process of becoming home buyers for the first time.
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